Electrolysis cell and electrolysis apparatus

Abstract

An electrolytic cell of the present disclosure includes a first separator, a second separator, an anion exchange membrane disposed between the first separator and a second separator, a cathode disposed between the first separator and the anion exchange membrane, and an anode disposed between the second separator and the anion exchange membrane. The first separator includes a flow path for supplying an electrolyte to the cathode, and at the cathode, at least part of the electrolyte supplied from the flow path is consumed to generate hydrogen and hydroxide ions. The second separator does not include a flow path for supplying the electrolyte to the anode, and at the anode, oxygen and water are generated by the hydroxide ions that have passed through the anion exchange membrane from the cathode in a state where the electrolyte is not supplied.

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